January 19, 2023
Our 2023 tool launch
Friends — Since we already let you in on the big picture mechanics for this session, it’s time to get into the nitty gritty. All jokes aside, we’ve re-upped our Community Whip Count!…
Check out our recent blog posts, and see what our leaders are up to in the news.
For press inquiries, please contact: Kamau Chege, communications@wacommunityalliance.org, (253) 632-6404
January 6, 2023
About this “long” 2023 session
Friends — This year’s legislative session begins Monday! Missed our legislative priorities? Don't worry. This session is what many refer to as a “long” session—because it lasts longer than even-yeared “short”…
December 18, 2022
Our own Game of Thrones
Friends — While legislative session hasn't technically started, the chess moves already have. We've received the Senate and House Committee and Chair assignments. So here's some highlights: Rep. Strom Peterson…
December 13, 2022
WA recipients await DACA future as Congress works for immigration deal
THE SEATTLE TIMES — ...The Obama-era program has faced constant attacks over the last several years. Most recently, a federal appeals court largely upheld a lower-court ruling that found the…
December 10, 2022
The WA GOP charts its future: ‘We don’t even like ourselves right now’
THE SEATTLE TIMES — ...one progressive leader told the same Re-Wire conference this past week: “I think there’s been a failure of the Democratic Party to try to govern statewide,” said…
December 10, 2022
9 of the most powerful people in Seattle in 2022
AXIOS — We skipped some of the obvious choices — like the mayor, the governor and county executive — to highlight people who are shaping the city in more subtle…
November 30, 2022
It is time: Our top nine
Friends — Some are still groggy from election night and/or holidays, but it’s already time to be gaming out your legislative session priorities. If you’re new to The Tally, you should…
November 18, 2022
Ranked-Choice Voting is winning in Seattle
AXIOS — What they're saying: "Voters delivered a mandate for ranked-choice voting and sent a strong signal to the legislature that Washington voters want better elections," said Kamau Chege, executive director…
November 9, 2022
On hiatus
Friends— Over the past year, we’ve been grateful to write Endemic for our community. As you may have noticed, we’ve been quiet lately. Part of that is because, over the…
